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Creative Forces of Nature

Strathmore is using its 16-acre campus in Bethesda, Maryland, to bring the museum experience outdoors with an art installation that taps into today’s era of pandemic and …

This Halloween Prepare Yourself for Poems Macabre!

By arts on the green

Celebrate All Hallow’s Eve with selected poetry from Edgar Allan Poe, the Master of the Macabre. Enjoy a virtual presentation featuring Poe-inspired artwork, music, and …

On Exhibit

Trawick Prize Announces 2020 Finalists

By CultureSpotMC.com

Exploring Montgomery

Social Distance-Friendly, All-Outdoor Sculpture Garden …

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History + Heritage

Celebrate Juneteenth with CultureSpotMC.com

By Sierra Smith

FEATURED VIRTUAL EVENTS

Spotlight

Monuments: Creative Forces

Presented by Strathmore

Oct 02 - 25

Monuments: Creative Forces

Presented by Strathmore at Music Center at Strathmore

Strathmore welcomes you back with care to our 16-acre campus to experience Monuments: Creative Forces, a campus-wide outdoor art installation by...

A Haunted Milonga

Presented by Caminito Amigo

Oct 24

A Haunted Milonga

Presented by Caminito Amigo at Caminito Amigo Studio

Join us for classic tangos by DJ Mario Orlando (one of the most popular DJs in Buenos Aires) in a Halloween themed evening of tango fun. 4 LIVE...

Pumpkin Patch Hike

Presented by Montgomery Parks

Oct 30

Pumpkin Patch Hike

Presented by Montgomery Parks at Locust Grove Nature Center

This is a less scary hike for smaller children while it is still light outside. This is a hike through the woods on natural surface trails. Children...

Jack-O-Lantern Hike

Presented by Montgomery Parks

Oct 30

Jack-O-Lantern Hike

Presented by Montgomery Parks at Locust Grove Nature Center

This is an after-dark hike through the woods on natural surface trails with little illumination. No flashlights allowed. Children should be...

Costumes and Carving

Presented by VisArts

Oct 30

Costumes and Carving

Presented by VisArts at VisArts

Join us for pumpkin carving outside of VisArts (155 Gibbs St.) and wear your costumes! We will provide the pumpkins and all the tools needed to...

Kentlands Ghost Walk

Presented by Arts on the Green

Oct 30 - 31

Kentlands Ghost Walk

Presented by Arts on the Green at Kentlands Mansion

Drawing from historical accounts and documented experiences of the paranormal, this virtual walking tour explores the property of the Kentlands...

Poems Macabre: The Poetry of Edgar Allen Poe

Presented by Kentlands Mansion

Oct 30 - 31

Poems Macabre: The Poetry of Edgar Allen Poe

Presented by Kentlands Mansion at Kentlands Mansion

In partnership with A Taste For Murder Productions Celebrate All Hallow’s Eve with selected poetry from Edgar Allan Poe, the Master of the Macabre....

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Free

Baltimore Symphony Orchestra Virtual Events

Presented by Baltimore Symphony Orchestra

Jul 23

Nov 30

Baltimore Symphony Orchestra Virtual Events

Presented by Baltimore Symphony Orchestra at Online/Virtual Space

Explore an expanded collection of livestreamed recitals and archived performances, virtual orchestra performances, podcasts, at home and fun videos...

Artina 2020: LIGHT: A Sculptural Solar Dance

Presented by Sandy Spring Museum

Aug 05

Nov 07

Artina 2020: LIGHT: A Sculptural Solar Dance

Presented by Sandy Spring Museum at Sandy Spring Museum

ARTINA 2020: LIGHT: A Sculptural Solar Dance is the perfect outdoor activity to enjoy during these times of social distancing. This all-outdoor,...

Friends of the Yellow Barn Studio's Drawing and Water Media Art Exhibition

Presented by Friends of the Yellow Barn

Sep 05

Dec 01

Friends of the Yellow Barn Studio's Drawing and Water Media Art Exhibition

Presented by Friends of the Yellow Barn at Yellow Barn Studio at Glen Echo Park

The Friends of the Yellow Barn Studio’s Virtual Gallery Presents: Drawing & Water Media Art Exhibition: Sept. 5 – Dec. 1,...

Live From the Spanish Ballroom: Emmanuel Trifilio

Presented by Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture

Sep 18

Oct 23

Live From the Spanish Ballroom: Emmanuel Trifilio

Presented by Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture at Online/Virtual Space

Coming to you live on Facebook every Friday night at 7:30pm from September 18 through October 23, Live from the Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo Park...

Just Arts

Presented by Olney Theatre Center

Oct 09 - 30

Just Arts

Presented by Olney Theatre Center at Online/Virtual Space

Co-curators Chil Kong (Artistic Director of Adventure Theatre MTC), Kevin McAllister (actor and Artistic Director of ArtsCentric, Inc), Nicole...

Spooky Skull Hike

Presented by Montgomery Parks

Oct 24

Spooky Skull Hike

Presented by Montgomery Parks at Maydale Nature Classroom

Stop by the Nature Classroom during program hours to pick up a clue sheet before heading on your way. Intended for ages 3 & Up

A Covid Roundtable: Raising Your Child During COVID-19

Presented by Peace Mountain Theatre Company

Nov 15

A Covid Roundtable: Raising Your Child During COVID-19

Presented by Peace Mountain Theatre Company at Online/Virtual Space

PMTC Artistic Director Laurie T. Freed has gathered together an expert panel of area health professionals for a COVID-19 roundtable. The panel will...

The Best of Handel's Messiah

Presented by National Philharmonic

Dec 20

The Best of Handel's Messiah

Presented by National Philharmonic at Online/Virtual Space

Stan Engebretson, conductor Aundi Marie Moore, soprano Rehanna Thelwell, mezzo-soprano Norman Shankle, tenor Kevin Short, bass-baritone Program...

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Kids + Family

Homeschool Art Education w/ CREATE

Presented by CREATE Arts Center

Aug 17

Nov 27

Homeschool Art Education w/ CREATE

Presented by CREATE Arts Center at CREATE Arts Center

At CREATE we believe that high quality art education should be available to all children, whether they learn in a traditional classroom setting or...

Virtual Early Dance Classes with Maryland Youth Ballet

Presented by Maryland Youth Ballet

Sep 12

Nov 05

Virtual Early Dance Classes with Maryland Youth Ballet

Presented by Maryland Youth Ballet at Online/Virtual Space

Movement, music, and storytelling are used to develop body awareness, discover artistic expression, and explore the basic principles of...

RevelsKids@Home Virtual Workshops

Presented by Washington Revels

Sep 21

Nov 20

RevelsKids@Home Virtual Workshops

Presented by Washington Revels at Online/Virtual Space

Our virtual workshops for children weave together song, dance, crafting and storytelling in an interactive virtual setting that allows young...

*ONLINE* Painting for Kids I

Presented by CREATE Arts Center

Sep 30

Nov 18

*ONLINE* Painting for Kids I

Presented by CREATE Arts Center at Online/Virtual

Join artist Jose Piedra to learn the basics of painting or advance your technique to the next level, in this class designed for beginner artists....

Maryland Youth Ballet School Year Classes

Presented by Maryland Youth Ballet

Ongoing

Maryland Youth Ballet School Year Classes

Presented by Maryland Youth Ballet at Maryland Youth Ballet

We are all facing unprecedented challenges to the way we live our daily lives and MYB’s 2020-2021 school-year programs have been redesigned to...

Introduction to Ballet Training

Presented by Akhmedova Ballet Academy

Ongoing

Introduction to Ballet Training

Presented by Akhmedova Ballet Academy at Online/Virtual Space

The Akhmedova Ballet Academy’s Introduction to Ballet program offers an excellent introduction to the Russian Vaganova Method for children age 6-8...

MCM Youth Media Academy: Developing Your Awesome Web Series Idea (Ages 13-17)

Presented by Montgomery Community Media

Oct 07 - 28

MCM Youth Media Academy: Developing Your Awesome Web Series Idea (Ages 13-17)

Presented by Montgomery Community Media at Online/Virtual Space

Have you always wanted to create a simple web series for YouTube? In this MCM Youth Media Academy course, learn what are some things you need to...

Go Green Design Challenge

Presented by KID Museum

Oct 24 - 25

Go Green Design Challenge

Presented by KID Museum at KID Museum

Participate in the Go Green Design Challenge, a free, weekend, virtual, family design challenge brought to you by KID Museum and Pepco. Use common...

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Art

Mia Rollow Exhibition: The Sailing Stones Act

Presented by VisArts

Jul 09

Oct 25

Mia Rollow Exhibition: The Sailing Stones Act

Presented by VisArts at VisArts

From 2009 to 2014, EDELO, Where The United Nations Used to Be, was an artist run project in Chiapas, Mexico (currently nomadic) that created...

Our Fall term is enrolling, Yellow Barn Studio Classes will start in September.

Presented by Yello Barn Studio and Gallery

Aug 25

Nov 30

Our Fall term is enrolling, Yellow Barn Studio Classes will start in September.

Presented by Yello Barn Studio and Gallery at Yellow Barn Studio at Glen Echo Park

The Yellow Barn Studio is a great place to take art classes. Join us at The Yellow Barn Studio, a creative oasis in Glen Echo Park, where community...

Art & Study Hall @ CREATE Arts Center

Presented by CREATE Arts Center

Aug 31

Nov 06

Art & Study Hall @ CREATE Arts Center

Presented by CREATE Arts Center at CREATE Arts Center

Art + Study Hall is a weekly daytime program designed to provide parents with a flexible and safe option for the days when their children are...

Why I Vote

Presented by City of Gaithersburg Arts and Events

Sep 11

Nov 16

Why I Vote

Presented by City of Gaithersburg Arts and Events at The Activity Center at Bohrer Park

The blood, sweat & tears of many courageous women led to the ratification of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution on August 18, 1920, officially...

Ellen Cornett: Into the Woods

Presented by BlackRock Center for the Arts

Sep 14

Oct 31

Ellen Cornett: Into the Woods

Presented by BlackRock Center for the Arts at BlackRock Center for the Arts

Working in carbon pencil, charcoal, colored pencil and pastel, Maryland artist Ellen Cornett creates surreal tableaux frequently referencing fairy...

*ONSITE* Drawing for Kids I

Presented by CREATE Arts Center

Sep 15

Nov 03

*ONSITE* Drawing for Kids I

Presented by CREATE Arts Center at CREATE Arts Center

Pick up a pencil and learn to draw in this 8-week class designed to teach the fundamentals of drawing with professional teaching artists Danielle...

*ONLINE* Drawing I for Adults

Presented by CREATE Arts Center

Sep 18

Nov 06

*ONLINE* Drawing I for Adults

Presented by CREATE Arts Center at Virtual/Online

Pick up a pencil and learn to draw in this 8-week class designed to teach the fundamentals of drawing. Whether it’s your first time drawing or you...

Comics & Cartooning I for Teens

Presented by CREATE Arts Center

Sep 29

Nov 17

Comics & Cartooning I for Teens

Presented by CREATE Arts Center at Virtual/Online

Do you love to create characters and worlds? Would you like to bring them to life? Through techniques used in comics and cartooning, learn how to use...

*ONLINE* Drawing for Kids I

Presented by CREATE Arts Center

Sep 29

Nov 17

*ONLINE* Drawing for Kids I

Presented by CREATE Arts Center at Online/Virtual

Pick up a pencil and learn to draw in this 8-week class designed to teach the fundamentals of drawing. Whether it’s your first time drawing or you...

*ONLINE* Kids Creations

Presented by CREATE Arts Center

Sep 30

Nov 18

*ONLINE* Kids Creations

Presented by CREATE Arts Center at Virtual/Online

Discover the joy of turning your 2-D inspirations into 3-D reality! Join professional teaching artist Kelsey Joyce for a new online class that is all...

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Music

Live From the Spanish Ballroom: Gretchen Midgley

Presented by Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture

Oct 23

Live From the Spanish Ballroom: Gretchen Midgley

Presented by Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture at Glen Echo Park

On our last concert of the series, we feature GRETCHEN MIDGLEY’s wonderful swing sounds. Coming to you live on Facebook every Friday night at 7:30pm...

National Philharmonic Season Opener: Beethoven @250 Birthday Bash

Presented by National Philharmonic

Oct 25

National Philharmonic Season Opener: Beethoven @250 Birthday Bash

Presented by National Philharmonic at Online/Virtual Space

Romance for Violin and Orchestra No. 1 in G Major, Op. 40 Romance for Violin and Orchestra No. 2 in F Major, Op. 50 Symphony No. 1 in C Major, Op....

POSTPONED: Sarah Brightman

Presented by Strathmore

Oct 27 - 28

POSTPONED: Sarah Brightman

Presented by Strathmore at Music Center at Strathmore

HYMN In Concert Known for her three-octave range and for pioneering the classical-crossover music movement, nearly everything about Sarah...

Bria Skonberg

Presented by Strathmore

Oct 29

Bria Skonberg

Presented by Strathmore at AMP by Strathmore

Described as one of the “most versatile and imposing musicians of her generation,” (The Wall Street Journal) Bria Skonberg blends modern-day pop...

Freddy Jones Band

Presented by Strathmore

Oct 31

Freddy Jones Band

Presented by Strathmore at AMP by Strathmore

Freddy Jones Band features…well, no one named Freddy Jones, BUT it does have some of America’s premier roots rock musicians: guitarist Marty...

Music That Suspends Time

Presented by National Philharmonic

Nov 08

Music That Suspends Time

Presented by National Philharmonic at Online/Virtual Space

There is nothing more powerful than being so ‘in flow’, that time feels like it is standing still. All art has the power to bring you so close to...

Wu Fei & Abigail Washburn

Presented by Strathmore

Nov 14 - 15

Wu Fei & Abigail Washburn

Presented by Strathmore at AMP by Strathmore

It is not often that a string duo bends space and time, and yet here are Fei and Washburn presenting the first and only guzheng and banjo duet. The...

Stanley Jordan Plays Jimi

Presented by Strathmore

Nov 19

Stanley Jordan Plays Jimi

Presented by Strathmore at AMP by Strathmore

Yes, Jimi, Stanley Jordan is experienced. The jazz legend has four Grammy nominations, numerous film and television appearances, and collaborations...

All American Composers

Presented by National Philharmonic

Nov 22

All American Composers

Presented by National Philharmonic at Online/Virtual Space

Piotr Gajewski, Conductor David Whiteside, flute Jessie Montgomery, Starburst for String Orchestra William Grant Still, Preludes Melinda...

Mannheim Steamroller

Presented by Strathmore

Dec 05

Mannheim Steamroller

Presented by Strathmore at Music Center at Strathmore

Do you remember the first time you heard Mannheim Steamroller Christmas? This classic album has become synonymous with the season and become a...

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Theatre

YAA's Play Reading

Presented by Young Artists of America at Strathmore

Sep 29

Dec 14

YAA's Play Reading

Presented by Young Artists of America at Strathmore at Online/Virtual Space

Almost every show begins with a script, and yet so few young performers know many plays. Come together with the YAA community and be a part of...

Improv & Theater Games for Kids

Presented by BlackRock Center for the Arts

Oct 27

Dec 01

Improv & Theater Games for Kids

Presented by BlackRock Center for the Arts at BlackRock Center for the Arts

Do you like to play theatre improv games while developing and strengthening your leadership and social skills? Trying to get out of your shyness and...